26/03/03 - Report on involvement by individuals and groups in the referenda on abortion and the Nice Treaty and the Dáil general election

Comment

There appeared to be a far greater awareness during the Nice Treaty referendum campaign of the requirements of the legislation in relation to third parties than was the case in relation to the referendum on abortion or the Dáil general election. Seven of the groups/individuals which or who had registered as third parties had contacted the Standards Commission before the public notice appeared in the newspapers. Another eight contacted the Standards Commission after the notice appeared. The other group which registered did so after the Standards Commission contacted it.

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